Cabins MSC DIVINA 10008 Front Corner Unit

I am booked for a med cruise this summer. On the deck plans for my cabin I see dividers, & opening ( for a door/separation) from the living area & bedroom. My room layout is exactly like the YC royal suite on above deck 16. When I call MSC and ask if the room is dividing into two rooms as the floor plans show, they tell me its an open space. However, take a look for yourself, on the deck the plans, corner cabin at the front of the ship cabin 10008 ( aurea balcony suite) it shows a division. I have searched & googled every site to see if anyone has commented on this room. Pls if someone can advise me. Thank you!!

I am booked for a med cruise this summer. On the deck plans for my cabin I see dividers, & opening ( for a door/separation) from the living area & bedroom. My room layout is exactly like the YC royal suite on above deck 16. When I call MSC and ask if the room is dividing into two rooms as the floor plans show, they tell me its an open space. However, take a look for yourself, on the deck the plans, corner cabin at the front of the ship cabin 10008 ( aurea balcony suite) it shows a division. I have searched & googled every site to see if anyone has commented on this room. Pls if someone can advise me. Thank you!!

Here is a floor plan of what used to be called An Executive suite on the Fantasia class ships used in the 2009 brochure,

i believe the floor plan is similar if not the same as your cabin

Pete

Thank you so much!! I'm new to this site. And its nice to see how helpful everyone can be to one another. I have noticed you have sailed with MSC many times. In your opinion how does it fair to some of the other liners you have sailed with? I have sailed with Disney Magic,(carribbean) where the service & experience was impeccable!! And I also did a med cruise with holland america, which was a chartered ship for the company I work for. I found it in no comparison to Disney, however, I still enjoyed it. Some of the reviews for Divina Msc scare me. lol. The things important to me, cleaniness, and i have read about dirty pillows & sheets. Carts left in hallways. I realize you can't please everyones appetite, however, as long as food is fresh & the right temperature I'm good. But I'm hearing that food temps are off??? I also went with the Aurea expereince, which has quite a few perks, hoping this will make the difference in the experience. Pls let me know about your expertise exp, from all your cruising, if you don't mind. Thank you :)

I am booked for a med cruise this summer. On the deck plans for my cabin I see dividers, & opening ( for a door/separation) from the living area & bedroom. My room layout is exactly like the YC royal suite on above deck 16. When I call MSC and ask if the room is dividing into two rooms as the floor plans show, they tell me its an open space. However, take a look for yourself, on the deck the plans, corner cabin at the front of the ship cabin 10008 ( aurea balcony suite) it shows a division. I have searched & googled every site to see if anyone has commented on this room. Pls if someone can advise me. Thank you!!

Cleanliness:-

MSC are renown for having the newest fleet and for their spotlessly clean ships. They even paint the anchors at the first opportunity after using them.

I’ve never had a problem with the cleanliness of my cabins .

ON the two galley tours I’ve taken the galleys were immaculate as was the same on the RCI galley tour I undertook.

Carts in hallways:-

Yes that does happen, just as it does on RCI and P&O and NCL in my experience. I’d rather have a couple of carts in the hall way than dirty cabins. But that’s just my opinion.

Service:-

AS good as RCI AND NCL, but not so hard sell as RCI on the drinks front.

Occasionally drinks service can be a little slow, especially on crowded pool decks.

Service in the Yacht Club is in a league of its own, way above the general levels but that’s what you pay for in the YC.

Service at reception I have always found them to be friendly and efficient, but bear in mind that most are using English as their second or third language so a bit of patience may be required.

I have found some of the stare intently at you when you speak as they listen very carefully when you speak as they try to ensure they understand you properly. This can be misconstrued as aloofness or rudeness but they are mostly trying their best on a truly multilingual ship.

Dining:-

Very different from RCI and NCL , as yiu wold expect from an Italian line.

I have on a couple of occasions sent meals back and got replacements 9but then again I’ve done that on RCI as well.

The dining arrangements for Aurea guests is a vast improvement over their MDR offerings with its very early 1st sitting and late 2nd sitting. But you do have to be careful of timings with regard to the shows

Other perks

Priority boarding:- nice but I get that anyway as a black card holder

Priority luggage:- mine took twenty minutes to the cabin which was great.

Complimentary Bali massage:- not to be missed so book early

Dedicated sun deck:- For the most part nobody used it as we were on a December sailing and the weather was not favourable enough for using the facility.

I would definitely go Aurea again when ever cabins are available of my choice.

Pete

PS

MSC is known as the Marmite line :- “You either love them or hate them”

I fall in to the former category

I am booked for a med cruise this summer. On the deck plans for my cabin I see dividers, & opening ( for a door/separation) from the living area & bedroom. My room layout is exactly like the YC royal suite on above deck 16. When I call MSC and ask if the room is dividing into two rooms as the floor plans show, they tell me its an open space. However, take a look for yourself, on the deck the plans, corner cabin at the front of the ship cabin 10008 ( aurea balcony suite) it shows a division. I have searched & googled every site to see if anyone has commented on this room. Pls if someone can advise me. Thank you!!

Hello Valeno,

We have also booked this cabin for the Trans Atlantic sailing this April. Like you, I was also under the impression the two rooms were separated by a door but was informed by MSC that there is a doorway because that's what the plan says. That was one of the main reasons we booked this cabin. Anyway, once we get back ( won't be until late May) I'll post a review and hopefully that will help.

Wish you a fab trip, pls let me know how it goes, will love to hear about it. If you can pics would be nice too! happy sailing!!

Skier,

Thank you for your response. It was very Helpful, I feeling better about this cruise after reading your review and hearing from the people cruising on the Divina. Open minded is the way to vacation with any trip. :)

I am booked for a med cruise this summer. On the deck plans for my cabin I see dividers, & opening ( for a door/separation) from the living area & bedroom. My room layout is exactly like the YC royal suite on above deck 16. When I call MSC and ask if the room is dividing into two rooms as the floor plans show, they tell me its an open space. However, take a look for yourself, on the deck the plans, corner cabin at the front of the ship cabin 10008 ( aurea balcony suite) it shows a division. I have searched & googled every site to see if anyone has commented on this room. Pls if someone can advise me. Thank you!!

We've stayed in 16008 which is the identical stateroom only in the Yacht Club. There is a door which separates the living area from the bedroom. In the picture below you can see the door which is being held open,,,

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Mikesa,

Thank you so much for the pictures! I'm so happy to know that we do have a separation between the two living spaces!! YAY! Do you have any photos of the balcony? Did you find it windy, people say you can open the sliding door cuz its at the front of the ship, but to me it looks as if the room really is on the side. Thanks again! Made my day!!

Mikesa,

 

Thank you so much for the pictures! I'm so happy to know that we do have a separation between the two living spaces!! YAY! Do you have any photos of the balcony? Did you find it windy, people say you can open the sliding door cuz its at the front of the ship, but to me it looks as if the room really is on the side. Thanks again! Made my day!!

We've stayed in 16008 which is the identical stateroom only in the Yacht Club. There is a door which separates the living area from the bedroom. In the picture below you can see the door which is being held open,,,

I may have just unmade your day.

I'm not sure that the info is correct.

Here is a bit more info from my 2009 brochure which shows the cabins on deck 16 (on the right) are different from the cabins below them on decks 9, 10, 11 and 12. on the left. The cabin on deck 16 definitely has doors marked on the blue print and the other blue print doesn't.

THey do look very similar on the deck plans , but if you expand the deck plans on screen you can see they are not the same and are much more in line with the image I've p[osted below

I look forward to the pictures of 10008 to see which information is correct.

I hope I'm wrong so that you get what you think you're getting, ie doors, and not what I think you are getting

Pete

Is it possible that the doors are pocket doors like in 12001? I found this video of 12001 that shows the pocket doors at about 3:20

I may have just unmade your day.

 

I'm not sure that the info is correct.

Here is a bit more info from my 2009 brochure which shows the cabins on deck 16 (on the right) are different from the cabins below them on decks 9, 10, 11 and 12. on the left. The cabin on deck 16 definitely has doors marked on the blue print and the other blue print doesn't.

THey do look very similar on the deck plans , but if you expand the deck plans on screen you can see they are not the same and are much more in line with the image I've p[osted below

 

 

 

 

 

 

I look forward to the pictures of 10008 to see which information is correct.

I hope I'm wrong so that you get what you think you're getting, ie doors, and not what I think you are getting

 

 

 

Pete

My mistake Pete!!! I was looking at the deck plans and not the expanded view. I do like the layout of those suites on the lower decks though. Just wondering why the YC3 suites aren't designed the same way. Would love to have a separate shower and tub along with two closets.:)

Just wondering why the YC3 suites aren't designed the same way. Would love to have a separate shower and tub along with two closets.:)

That would be over the top or... not ;)

John

That video is awesome!! Thank you so much for posting it. I'm hoping that is what our room will look like as it is the the front corner unit, doesnt matter how you slice it, it is the same shape, & layout. YAY! I will post pictures once I return! Travelling with kids, 12 & 16 it will be nice to have the space & dividers for all of us!!! Really excited, can't wait for summer!!!

Mikesa,

 

Thank you so much for the pictures! I'm so happy to know that we do have a separation between the two living spaces!! YAY! Do you have any photos of the balcony? Did you find it windy, people say you can open the sliding door cuz its at the front of the ship, but to me it looks as if the room really is on the side. Thanks again! Made my day!!

Yes you are right the door to the balcony is to the side - you go out of the lounge - you can't exit from the bedroom.

Hello Valeno,

We have also booked this cabin for the Trans Atlantic sailing this April. Like you, I was also under the impression the two rooms were separated by a door but was informed by MSC that there is a doorway because that's what the plan says. That was one of the main reasons we booked this cabin. Anyway, once we get back ( won't be until late May) I'll post a review and hopefully that will help.

Hi Jsull

I hope you had a great TA!

My wife and I are contemplating one of these forward suites for a celebratory cruise in 2017 and I wondered if you could post your findings (and maybe some pics...). Was it very windy on the balcony? Was it noisy? Did it pitch much in heavy seas?

Any insight you could give would be much appreciated.

Thank you

WT

Here is a video of 16008. It is the Preziosa but is exactly the same on Divina

Here is a video of 16008. It is the Preziosa but is exactly the same on Divina

Hi bltrn

Many thanks for posting this link. It shows the layout very well - and now gives us a huge dilemma - aft (where usually choose) or right at the front with great views (first world problems...)!

Your assistance is appreciated

WT

Hi Jsull

I hope you had a great TA!

My wife and I are contemplating one of these forward suites for a celebratory cruise in 2017 and I wondered if you could post your findings (and maybe some pics...). Was it very windy on the balcony? Was it noisy? Did it pitch much in heavy seas?

Any insight you could give would be much appreciated.

Thank you

WT

HI Western trader,

Im sorry but I can't do an in depth review or post pictures atm. However a brief rundown I can.

We had (overall) a fabulous time on our TA. The ship is absolutely gorgeous and spotless.

We had no trouble with service anywhere we went and found the staff, on the whole, to be

friendly and efficient enough that we found no reason to complain. Some were outstanding.

The MDR food was ok to good (Carnival and P&O was better), the buffet pretty much the same as any other.

As to cabin 10008, we loved it. The pictures above posted by Mikesa1721, are exactly what it is like. The lounge room and bedroom are very separate and have a closing door. It's a good size, we had three adults with three huge suitcases ( that easily slide under the bed) and there was plenty of room for us and all our stuff. The balcony was a little narrow when you come out the sliding door but widened as it bent around. If we were getting along at around 15-20 knots, it was a bit too windy to enjoy for long but that was also because it was a bit chilly as well. We had pretty calm seas for most of the journey ( much to my disappointment) so barely felt any movement at all. The view coming into ports couldn't be better.

Anyway, I hope this helps and that you have a wonderful celebratory cruise no matter what you finally choose.

can anyone tell me how dressy the MSC DIVINA, is for dinner. I have a pkg, that we can dine anytime & or dine for late dinner....just curious if my husband & son need suits or is a sport blazer suitable. Thank you

can anyone tell me how dressy the MSC DIVINA, is for dinner. I have a pkg, that we can dine anytime & or dine for late dinner....just curious if my husband & son need suits or is a sport blazer suitable. Thank you

Dress code on MSC ships is sugggested and not compulsory.

from the MSC UK web site

DRESS CODE

 

Casual wear is advised for life on board ship and for the excursions. For informal evenings, we recommend summery dresses for women and a lightweight jacket for men. For the Gala evenings and Parties you may wish to dress more formally, we suggest a dark suit for gentlemen and an evening dress for ladies. For those few formal evenings, cocktail dresses for the ladies and a lightweight suit, or even dinner jacket for men. It is advisable to have a sweater or shawl handy to be prepared for the changes in temperature between the air-conditioned interior of the ship and the deck areas. For excursions including visits to religious sites we advise appropriate clothing (covered knees and shoulders, no low-cut tops

 

Usualy there are GALA; INFORMAL; CASUAL and THEMED NIGHTS

ON GALA nights most people make some sort of effort but very few >10% will be dressed formally. Some will have suits, more will have jackets and ties others will be casual.

The only strict ruling is no shorts in the MDRbut i've even sen that one flaunted very occasionally/

There is no need to go to the expense of purchasing suits, unless they like an excuese to dress.

personally I'm one of the few who wear a Dinner jacket on Gala nights, but that's just me (it's probably a British thing, something to do with the type of school I went to)

Pete

Thank you! Your response is much appreciated!!!

HI Western trader,

 

Im sorry but I can't do an in depth review or post pictures atm. However a brief rundown I can.

 

We had (overall) a fabulous time on our TA. The ship is absolutely gorgeous and spotless.

We had no trouble with service anywhere we went and found the staff, on the whole, to be

friendly and efficient enough that we found no reason to complain. Some were outstanding.

 

The MDR food was ok to good (Carnival and P&O was better), the buffet pretty much the same as any other.

 

As to cabin 10008, we loved it. The pictures above posted by Mikesa1721, are exactly what it is like. The lounge room and bedroom are very separate and have a closing door. It's a good size, we had three adults with three huge suitcases ( that easily slide under the bed) and there was plenty of room for us and all our stuff. The balcony was a little narrow when you come out the sliding door but widened as it bent around. If we were getting along at around 15-20 knots, it was a bit too windy to enjoy for long but that was also because it was a bit chilly as well. We had pretty calm seas for most of the journey ( much to my disappointment) so barely felt any movement at all. The view coming into ports couldn't be better.

 

Anyway, I hope this helps and that you have a wonderful celebratory cruise no matter what you finally choose.

Hi Jsull

Sorry for the delay in responding – we were away (cruising)!

Being creatures of habit we eventually booked an Aurea cabin towards the aft on deck 12. The layout of the forward corner cabins was very attractive, but in the end our “aft-cabin preference/habit” won the day!

It’s great to hear that the ship and crew are in good shape (long may it continue) and, while food is quite subjective, it’s impossible to go hungry on a ship!

Thanks again for posting your thoughts

WT